- Introduction
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Prevention
-
Caregiving
- Coping with Emotional Changes
- Coping with Memory Loss
- Costs and Insurance
- Creating a Daily Routine
- Exercise
- Health and Wellbeing of the Caregiver
- Home Safety Adjustments
- Mental Exercises
- Respite Care
- Talking to Children about Alzheimer's
- Talking to Friends about Alzheimer's
- Telling Someone They Have Alzheimer's
- Transition to Assisted Living
- Transition to Nursing Home
- Work
- Related Conditions
- Resources
Alzheimer's Clothing
Senile dementia - Alzheimer's type (SDAT); SDAT
Symptoms
Dementia symptoms include difficulty with many areas of mental function, including:
- Language
- Memory
- Perception
- Emotional behavior or personality
- Cognitive skills (such as calculation, abstract thinking, or judgment)
Dementia usually first appears as forgetfulness.
Mild cognitive impairment is the stage between normal forgetfulness due to aging, and the development of AD. People with MCI have mild problems with thinking and memory...
Read moreMore information on "Alzheimer's Clothing"
From Our Experts
Simplifying Your Loved One's Clothing
The nurse’s aide in the secure unit was not a happy camper. She came over to me and said I needed to reinforce to Mom that when she... Read more »
True Love and Courage in the Face of Alzheimer’s
Joan Biskupic, writing for USA TODAY, gives us a fascinating look into Alzhiemer's, as well as a look at the courage of Retired Supreme... Read more »
Alzheimer’s: the serious nature of wandering behavior
It’s been several years, now, but I’ve never forgotten the story. A then 58-year-old Minnesota woman had been diagnosed with early... Read more »
PBS documentary shows Alzheimer’s from a unique perspective
When Scott Kirschenbaum, who has long been an activist for elders, met Lee Gorewitz, something compelling happened. Kirschenbaum felt drawn... Read more »
Changes in nursing home environment improves Alzheimer’s care
Nursing homes of old were modeled for the efficiency of the staff, many being replicas of WWII military hospitals. Times are, thankfully,... Read more »
From Our Sources
Alzheimer's Warning Signs and Symptoms
Memory loss that disrupts everyday life is not a normal part of aging. It is a symptom of dementia, a gradual and progressive decline in memory,... Read more »
Dealing with Day-to-Day Care of a Loved One with Alzheimer's D...
Research continues to show that these family members spend more time on care and are more stressed than relatives of those with other illnesses. A... Read more »
Alzheimer
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
There is currently no cure for Alzheimers disease, or treatment to stop its progression or reverse the symptoms. Most drugs used to treat Alzheimer's... Read more »
What are the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease?"
The hallmark Alzheimer's symptom is forgetfulness. Not the usual loss of keys in someone who has always lost his keys, or the forgetting a nephew's... Read more »
Gift idea: Help for people with Alzheimer's and their caregive...
One of the best ways to learn what an Alzheimer's patient needs this holiday season is to ask the caregiver what would make life easier. This may... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
